The essential elements of second-degree murder differ from those of first degree murder. The criminal act for both crimes is the same: the killing of another person. What separates the two is the perpetrator's mental state at the time of the killing. First degree murder involves a premeditated killing. In other words, the killer made a plan to kill the victim and then carried that plan out. Second degree murder does not require premeditation, however.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS. For the top five soccer players in the world, salaries averaged $14.67 million. Real Madrid's star forward Cristiano Ronaldo earns $17.06 million a year. Lionel Messi, 22, is the youngest among the highest-paid soccer stars with $13.74 million. Olympic medal winner Samuel Eto'o has a contract worth $13.74 million.
New survey shows players earned average of Â£2.3m during 2013-14 season, comfortably more than those in Germany, Italy and Spain. Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is said to be one of the Premier League's best-paid players, earning around Â£250,000-a-week Photo: GETTY IMAGES.ew survey shows players earned average of Â£2.3m during 2013-14 season, comfortably more than those in Germany, Italy and Spain. Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is said to be one of the Premier League's best-paid players, earning around Â£250,000-a-week Photo: GETTY IMAGES.